Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami has predicted that the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against host Cote dIvoire will be the Super Eagles easiest game at the tournament.

Odegbami, who was a member of the Green Eagles who won Nigerias first AFCON title in 1980, stated that the Super Eagles are superior to their counterparts, and the Ivorians only made it to the final through ˜luck.

He made this known during an appearance on Channels TVs Morning Brief on Friday.

He said, We have beaten Ivory Coast before; we defeated them in the group stage, which gives us a psychological edge. Also, the hosts have not played well; they are not one of the top teams; theyve been lucky. Its a miracle theyve gotten to this stage; they havent earned or deserved it on the pitch.

In the final on Sunday, it will be a noise-making, vociferous crowd trying to lift their players against a team that should be prepared for no distractions and focused for 90 minutes.

The Super Eagles play their game against a team that respects us; on the street, the Ivorians know we are superior; we just need to display it.

Our players must believe, and I know we shall outplay them. Its going to be our easiest match; its going to be a training session, and Nigeria will defeat them hands down.

Odegbami also called on the government to provide enough supporters for Nigeria ahead of the game.

His words: Were going to be up against 60,000 Ivorian fans, and they will overwhelm any kind of support we provide. I urge the government to provide support for our supporters; we need their voice. When we score, you see the players rush to the stands because they know how important they are. (Vanguard)